What the Savannah Taught Me About Leadership and Letting Go
After completing the incredible nine-day NVC training in Kenya, I stayed on to reconnect with one of my greatest sources of inspiration: nature. Its rhythms, its silence, its wild beauty — they always teach me something new.
David, Max, and I went on safari expecting wonder — and we got it. But what surprised me most was how much the land itself mirrored what I had just experienced within.
Here’s what I learned from the land — and how it connects to the heart of leadership in a family business.
🐘 1. Stillness Is Not Inactivity — It’s Wisdom
Out in the savannah, nothing rushes.
Not the elephants. Not the giraffes. Not even the lions.
They move with intention, rest without guilt, and know when to wait, when to walk, and when to act.
It made me wonder:
How often do we confuse being busy with being effective?
How often do we override our natural rhythms and try to fix everything now?
Sometimes, the wisest move is to pause.
To observe.
To listen.
And let the dust settle before we make our next decision.
🦓 2. Every Animal Knows Its Role — and Doesn’t Apologize for It
The zebra doesn’t try to roar.
The lion doesn’t envy the speed of the gazelle.
Each creature plays its role with clarity, and because of that, the ecosystem works.
In family businesses, roles can blur.
Expectations get unspoken.
People take on too much — or not enough.
And often, resentment builds quietly beneath the surface.
What would happen if every member of your family team knew their true role and proudly played it?
No pretending. No competing. Just contributing with trust.
🦒 3. Perspective Changes Everything
One morning, we watched a giraffe eating quietly in the trees.
Completely unbothered by the chaos at the ground level.
That moment hit me deeply.
Because when we rise, just a little, we can see the big picture.
Conflict looks different. Fear softens.
And clarity returns.
Sometimes, the solution isn’t to try harder but to rise higher.
And remembering what matters.
🌅 Final Thought: Nature Doesn’t Force Harmony — It Allows It
The savannah doesn’t push. It doesn’t panic.
It trusts in cycles, seasons, and each creature’s natural rhythm.
What would shift in your leadership if you trusted more in your team, in the process, in yourself?
Sometimes the best clarity comes not from solving more problems, but from stepping back… and remembering who you are.
💛 If you’re ready to explore these questions in your own business… I invite you to begin with this simple step:
Let’s create peace at the table and profits to the balance sheet together.
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